Discover the Hidden Troll Bath
On my way to the Reykjanesviti lighthouse on the Reykjanes peninsula the other day I stopped nearby the town of Grindavik by a pool or a cauldron that sits right on the beach. I have known about the pool for a long time but never...
Enter the Ravine of the Sacred Tree
Confession: I haven´t really been all the way up the Ravine of Nauthúsagil but this this is a destination that I wanted to let you all hikers know about sooner than later. In any case I am hoping to there soon again and go all...
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – See this Icelandic Classic
I have often wondered how many people visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall each year. This is certainly one of Iceland´s most popular destinations, and it has to be said that this is well deserved. The waterfall is some sixty meters high, but the most fun part is...
The Geyser of the Poltergeist Gunna
I recently journeyed to the Reykjanes peninsula, this wonder of nature that is so close to Reykjavik but we visit all too rarely. The weather was as good as it gets in Iceland, warm with a breeze and not too much sun. Just the way...
The Incredible Westmann Islands
Julie Sarperi joins the guest bloggers here at Stuck in Iceland. This is her second article for Stuck in Iceland but previously she wrote about her visit to the Great Fish Day Festival in the northern village of Dalvík. This time Julie embarks on a journey...
The Party of the Year Approaches at Light Speed!
If there is an annual event in Reykjavik that could claim the title “party of the year” it would have to be the EVE Fanfest. Since 2003 it has has brought thousands of residents of the online universe Eve Online to Reykjavik. Like last year...
The Geothermal Area Of Krýsuvík is an Icelandic Jewel
We picked a good day to make the trip to Krýsuvík, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. It was quite warm by Icelandic standards, especially since it was also a low wind day (a day to be cherished, if you have spent any length...
Is This the Best Swimming Pool in Southern Iceland?
This is not going to be a long blog post. But I just wanted to draw you attention to the really great swimming pool at Minni Borg in the South of Iceland. It has a really nifty slide. If you can´t have fun there you...
